Miss USA 2016 Deshauna Barber gives an exclusive interview about her work with soldiers facing PTSD.

Telling Rehab-International, she says, “My goal is to make soldiers feel less ashamed of it, and for people in general to understand this is a reaction to trauma, a mental battle. You should never be ashamed of asking for help.”

Ultimately, Deshauna wants to ensure that those who are done serving can come home to all the resources they need to help them recover. You can read more by tapping here.

Lyrric Cosby Jackson of Georgia competed in the Miss Georgia USA 2017 competition with the hopes of earning the crown and ticket to compete at Miss USA, what she left with was something more.

On Medium, she writes, “I never expected to “strut” down a runway in a fire engine red bikini with as much confidence and honesty as I did, nor did I expect to learn so much about myself in such a short time.”

While Lyrric did not make it to the next round, we’re happy she found herself and gained confidence along the way.

You can read her full piece “Not Your Average Pageant Girl” by tapping here.

Miss Universe 2003 Amelia Vega has had her baby! She and her husband Al Horfordshared the first photo of their daughter Alía Horford Vega.

On Instagram, she writes, “More than grateful to you, my Lord, for sending another great blessing to our family. On November 27 a princess came to our lives to brighten up our days. Your little brother, your daddy and I were waiting for you with great eagerness. Welcome to the world, my baby girl. Alía Horford Vega.”